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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.03, 46.95 and 20.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.03, 46.95 and 20.21 is: 27.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.03 : 46.95 = 20.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.03/46.95 = 20.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.03x = 46.95 × 20.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.03x = 949.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949.06/34.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.89

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